4.2 million sq. ft, 520 retail and entertainment venues, and celebrating 20 years in 2012!

MOA is a great place to take out-of-town guests because it has lots of things to see and do no matter what your age or interests. My family and friends spend a day there each time they come from far away to visit. “Mall Day” is always a pleasant, fun-filled and interesting adventure with them.

I was there recently on a Tuesday for just such a reason. It was artfully arranged (by me, thanks to the MOA website and a short discussion with my guests) for maximum benefit of all. By checking the mall directory, list of attractions and schedule of events beforehand, I was able to find and plan the places and things my particular guests would enjoy most.

Dancing to the Okee Doke Brothers “Bullfrog Opera” at MOA

First, we chose to go on Toddler Tuesday. Special events and pricing were available for the little ones. Amanda and Charlotte got to see and dance to a free morning concert given by the Okee Dokee Brothers, and Charlotte got an autographed pre-released copy of their new DVD, “Can You Canoe?” as souvenir.

Afterward our group gathered again to lunch at Famous Dave’s and share with each other. Then, of course, we split up again. This time, though, we grouped differently:

Amy G. and Amanda went home for a nap.

Mom, Dad and I shopped then followed a couple hours later.

Amy P. and Charlotte, the more adventurous and long-lasting, stayed at Nickelodeon Universe until just before the Mall closed for the day. Those two fun-lovers rode the Fairly Odd Coaster an estimated 50 times in about eight hours!

The age range of our group was from 2-71. We got to be with each other while having fun ‘til we dropped (or in Charlotte’s case, until the mall closed)! Thanks, MOA, for a really FABulous day!

Mall of America – Nickelodeon Universe (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Part of being divorced and FABulous is entertaining well. The Mall of America makes it easy to do so no matter who or how many you’re taking there. It’s clean, beautiful and filled with lovely activities and photo opportunities. As an added bonus, it’s a healthy walk, too!

Have you been to the MOA? What things do you like to do there?

Have a FABulous week!

Deborah

Divorced and FABulous Tip of the Week:

Make fond memories by sharing adventures in novelty with others!

Quote of the Week:

I knew what my job was; it was to go out and meet the people and love them.
~ Princess Diana

New Places, Things:

Specially Yours – This Hopkins store has the most interesting “must have” personal and gift items!

Regina Marie Williams – My gal pals and I got to see her perform live at a recent special event at Corset. Regina’s voice is as amazing as her name and smile are beautiful – thanks, too, Corset for gifting me her FABulous CD!

Mercado Central – The warm and welcoming vendors here make shopping their booths so friendly and fun!

New Eateries:

Stir Crazy Fresh Asian Grill – New to the MOA, but already located in ten other states. The spring rolls are just the right crispy and FABulous!

Divorced and Fabulous in Minneapolis

follows Deborah as she finds positive adventure in and around the Twin Cities. Her mission is to inspire readers to also seek and enjoy their own local fun and frolic. You don't have to be divorced to be fabulous, and you can have a fabulous time wherever you are!

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